Japan will look to win its fifth continental title in the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 2021 Asian Cup starting tomorrow as the nation tries to breathe back from its disappointment in Tokyo 2020.
Despite a new head coach and seven changes in the starting line-up, the Olympic silver medalists are favorites to top Group A.
The 23-year-old dominated Tokyo with 7.3 rebounds per game.
South Korea closes joins the Japanese in Group A and is the most successful country in the tournament with 12 championships.
However, their last gold medal came in 2007 with three consecutive runners-up after their home win in Incheon.
New Zealand could as a dark horse emerge from the group and capitalize on the missing star player Jisu Park in South Korea.
If Penina Davidson can stay fit, the Tall Ferns have a chance of a qualifying place.
India forms the R est group A, but has little chance of progressing.
Asia’s first and second-placed teams Australia and China are inseparable in a hotly contested Group B.
The inclusion of the experienced shooting guard Sami Whitcomb in the Squad will increase the Opals’ chances enormously.
The 33-year-old led the New York Liberty to the first playoffs of the Women’s National Basketball Association for the first time since 2017, averaging double-digit points and converting almost 60 percent out of the field.
The tournament is scheduled to take place in Amman, Jordan, through October 3, with all games being played in Prince Hamza Hall.
Jordan will not compete in the Division A competition, but will participate in the Division B tournament , which will also be hosted in November.
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